Parallel Arrow Feather Reverse of 78, TIUST, Doubled 79, Engraved Wing Feather, Closed 9.One of two 1879-S VAMs with completely broken r, TIUST. The other is VAM-6, which has an open 9.

Both sides of the coin's dies were highly polished. Polish lines are quite evident in the field by the nose here. The die scratch in the nostril area is a key PUP.

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The die scratch in the nostril area is a key PUP.
The die chip between the T and the Y of LIBERTY is a good confirmation.
trust is nearly tiust
Polish lines in the bow are key to picking this variety out. Not that these often come prooflike, whether they are designated as such or not.Notice the vertical die polish in the field by the mint mark.
Chip on the lower left (viewer's right) wing is reverse die marker.